Prefabrication Shop Coordinator Jobs

Description
Position at Ainsworth
If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth company team today!
Job Summary:
The Ainsworth Electrical Prefabrication department produces control panels, prefab assemblies, and provides support services such as printing and logistics for Ainsworth field teams and for external clients. This is a progressive and growing part of Ainsworth’s overall operation, and so we are looking to add an enthusiastic team member to become an integral part of that growth and development. The Prefabrication Coordinator will work closely with the shop team to learn our operations and to become a key part of them.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Receive materials and organize by project
• Schedule shipments of shop products, including create packing slip, waybill, customs documents
• Coordinate with shop team on project & materials scheduling
• Process Label Printing Requests
• Shipping / Receiving Coordination
• Work with field teams to find labeling solutions for different applications
• Procurement / Material Handling
• Maintain Shop Supplies
• Receive and process standard labeling and documentation printing requests
• Receive and track large shipments of equipment for projects. Coordinate with freight companies and warehouse receiving team
• Work with production team to source / purchase tools as needed
• Follow up with suppliers to resolve issues
• Submit orders to purchasing dept.
• Coordinate logistics for order shipping / pick-up
• Support shop team as needed for project labeling / documentation
• Check stock, order replenishments, and maintain shelves with general shop supplies
• Assist shop team to process excess or wrong materials – RMA and restocking
• Assist design team in materials sourcing and pricing

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assist with product and performance analysis exercises
• Assist in organization of design libraries of standard drawings and products
• Assist with Sales / Training events
• Assist with project closeout admin (documentation and organization)
• Process replenishment orders for warehouse stocked prefab products
• Process billing for inter-company transactions
• Assist with IT / HR tasks supporting the production team
• Admin and Operations Support
• Work with Prefab team to create and curate Standard Operating Procedures

Requirements:

• Electrical wholesale supply or similar background
• Purchasing, logistics, warehousing experience in related field
• Experience with scheduling systems / software
• Basic computer use – MS Office, Excel, Basic PDF editing
• Engages within a team well, and keeps open mind for input from all team members
• Effective time management skills. Able to balance many smaller tasks in a day
• Personal Attributes
• Mechanical aptitude, trade knowledge
• Skills / Experience Preferred
• Experience with warehouse tools / equipment: forklift, pallet jack, basic packaging processes
• Process oriented, able to follow standard procedures as well as work to improve them
• Lean, Six Sigma, and other workplace process improvement training and experience
• Punctual and organized; able to meet a schedule
• Dedicated and takes ownership of tasks to ensure they are completed
• High-energy and motivates workers around them
• Able to solve problems independently or else identify when to escalate them
• Keeps a tidy and organized workspace. Possess a keen eye for effective use of space
• Understanding of Worksafe and safe work practices (forklift, pallet jack, lifting, etc)
• Database / ERP software experience
• Key Skills Required
• Outgoing with professional communication skills (email, phone, video, face to face)
• Other computer skills – Programming, database design, advanced excel, graphics, etc…
• Manufacturing experience, especially related to resource planning

Why work at Ainsworth?
Ainsworth is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RRSP matching and generous vacation
Growth: In-house training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning and other professional development opportunities, Employee performance-based bonus program, where applicable
Rewards: Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives
Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable
Diversity: An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company
While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.
Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering an end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.